Which of the following is not a reason why ethics is central to leadership?

A) the process of influence
B) the impact leaders have on establishing the organization's values
C) the need to engage followers to accomplish mutual goals
D) the existence of bottom-up communication

Ethics

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity, often serving as a guide for what is considered right or wrong.

Bottom-Up Communication

A communication approach where ideas and feedback flow from the lower levels of the organizational hierarchy to the upper levels, encouraging employee input and engagement.